Today, North Wales Police and North Wales Fire and Rescue confirmed that the man, has died in hospital.

In a statement, North Wales Police Inspector Andy Gibson said: “The fire was brought under control but sadly the lone male occupant, a local man in his 50s, did not survive and passed away in hospital. His next of kin are aware.

“Our thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time.”

Police at the scene of house fire at Erw Las, Bethesda near Bangor on Tuesday afternoon. (Image: Robert Parry Jones)

Police and fire officers are conducting a joint investigation to establish the cause of the fire although they do not believe it was suspicious at this stage.